It is estimated that before he arrival of Europeans there were around 1,000 different tribes living in the area that later became Brazil, speaking almost as many languages. Today there are only around 200 tribes, but there are still certain remote areas where some unknown tribes may be living without having met a white person. Many of the names of the early tribes are unknown.
Just a few of the Brazilian native American groups are:
Guarani
Yanomami
Akuntsu
Kanoê
Awá
Maku
Xavante
Xiriana
Wayampi
Tucano
Kayapo
Mapidian
Cocama
Apalai
Pisabo
Paumari
Yaruma
Warekena
Xokleng
Tembe
Matis
Macushi
Kaingang
Karaja
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